Why do I need to quit smoking before getting an eyelid lift?

Question:

Why do I need to quit smoking before getting an eyelid lift? How long do I need to quit for?

Answer:

Smoking can increase the risk for complications, it causes narrowing of the blood vessels, which leads to a decreased blood supply to the skin, thus slowing and interfering with the healing process. and it may even increase the risk of infection. Smoking can also increase your risk of lung problems. You should quit smoking at least 2 weeks before and during the healing process- but a minimum of 2 weeks after the surgery.

Posted by Maureen Ruthman, New York City’s Office Manager

JEFFREY EPSTEIN, MD, FACS & ANTHONY BARED, MD, FACS

After over 22 years of performing facial plastic and hair restoration surgery, Dr. Epstein's practice continues to grow. He has specialized exclusively in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. His partner, Dr. Bared, has the same focus of specialty. Trust your face to specialists.

Dr. Epstein’s partner is Anthony Bared, MD, FACS. Like him, Dr. Bared is a Fellowship-trained facial plastic surgeon. Since 2013, the two doctors have practiced together and are both known for their natural-appearing results.